Jump to Recipe Cacio e pepe is kind of the original mac and cheese but simplified down to only 3 ingredients. All you need to make this fantastic and flavorful dish is pasta, black peppercorns, and Pecorino or Parmesan cheese. It's pleasantly spicy, cheesy, and will only take you 20 minutes to make. WHAT IS CACIO E PEPE? Directions: To make the bread crumbs, in a large fry pan over medium-high heat, warm 2 Tbs. of the olive oil. Stir in the bread crumbs and cook, stirring occasionally, until the bread starts to crisp and absorbs all of the oil, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining 2 Tbs. olive oil and cook, stirring frequently, until the crumbs are golden brown Instructions. Cook ravioli per package directions, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water and draining. Keep warm. In a small skillet, add butter. Over medium heat, whisk until melted. Add a generous portion of black pepper, pasta water, and 4 tablespoons of cheese. Continue to whisk until all cheese is melted. Add 1 ½ teaspoons salt and cover the pot. Grate your Pecorino, if needed. (I grate chunks of the cheese in my blender.) Add your grated cheese and the black pepper to a stainess steel or glass bowl large enough to fit your cooked pasta. Stir the cheese and pepper to combine. Cacio e pepe: Italy's beloved three-ingredient pasta dish 14th May 2020, 08:57 PDT By Emily Monaco Features correspondent AlexPro9500/Getty Images Cacio e pepe is made with only three When it starts to simmer, add a few knobs of butter. Transfer the pasta directly from the pot into the pan and toss and toss and toss again. Add freshly ground or cracked black pepper. Transfer to MAKE AHEAD: Place single servings in an airtight container and store the bread on the counter for 4-5 days. FREEZER: Place in an airtight container or freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in a microwave or in the refrigerator overnight. Bake on 350 for 25 minutes or microwave for 5 minutes on high until done. Make the sauce. In a skillet, melt the butter and olive oil together over medium heat. Add the freshly cracked pepper and allow it to warm in the butter for about a minute. You'll then Add 2/3 cup of pasta water and allow it to reduce and thicken a bit (keep the rest of the pasta water nearby). Instructions. Heat the oil in a large pot set over medium-high heat. Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the hot oil and cook for 5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid before draining. Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the foam from the 7e8Ch.